Old Skull Games has announced Cryptical Path, a roguelite dungeon crawler in which players can carve out their own dungeon path through thousands of possibilities. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2024.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Cryptical Path is a thrilling roguelite dungeon crawler that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own path, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you’ve been trapped in.
The First Rogue Builder
Sick of other roguelites where random generation feels like a joke? Well, welcome to Cryptical Path, where the tables are turned! Forget the capricious whims of procedural dungeons, here, you are the master Architect.
Choose Your Own Path
Cryptical Path is not just another rogue-lite, it pioneers a new genre as the first rogue builder, allowing you to express your creativity through thousands of possibilities. Forge your path through meticulously chosen rooms, sculpting an adventure that reflects your distinctive style and strategy!
Fight Your Way Out
Escape the ominous depths of the Hexium, a prison forged by your own hands to confine malevolent souls. Unravel the mysteries of your creation and navigate treacherous landscape, where every shadow conceals a potential threat, and every step forward brings you closer to the wrath of those you have condemned to an eternity of darkness.
Key Features
- Rogue Builder – The ability to carve your dungeon, increasing the replayability and the control you have in each and every run.
- Ambitious Art Style – Explore a 2D side-scroller with a strong creative choice of 3D graphics.
- Fast-Paced Action – Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!
Watch the announcement trailer below.